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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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