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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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