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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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