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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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