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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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