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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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