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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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