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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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