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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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