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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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