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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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