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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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