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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major 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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