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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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