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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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