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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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