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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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