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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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