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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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