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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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