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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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