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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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