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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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