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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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