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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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