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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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