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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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