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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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