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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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