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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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