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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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