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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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