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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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