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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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