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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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