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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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