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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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