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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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