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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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