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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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