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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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