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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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