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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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