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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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