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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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