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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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