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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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