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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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