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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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