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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low 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 elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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