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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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