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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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