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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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