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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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