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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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