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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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