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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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