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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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