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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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