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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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