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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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