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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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