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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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