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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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