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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors 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 evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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