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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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