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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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