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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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