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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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