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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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