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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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