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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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