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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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