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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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