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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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