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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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