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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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