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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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