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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. 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. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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