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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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