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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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