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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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