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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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