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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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