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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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