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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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