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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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