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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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