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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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