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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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