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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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