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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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