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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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