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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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