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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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