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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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