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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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