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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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