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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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