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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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