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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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