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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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