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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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