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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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