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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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