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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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