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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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