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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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