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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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