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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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