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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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