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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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