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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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