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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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