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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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