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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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