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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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