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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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