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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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