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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What 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 get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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