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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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