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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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