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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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