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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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