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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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