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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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