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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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