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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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