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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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