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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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