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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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