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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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