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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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