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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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