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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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