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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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