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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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