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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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