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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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