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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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