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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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