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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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