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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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