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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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