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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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