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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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