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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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