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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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