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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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