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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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