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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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