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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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