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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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