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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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