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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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