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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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