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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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