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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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