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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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