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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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