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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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