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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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