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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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