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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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