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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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