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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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