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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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