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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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