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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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