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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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