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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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