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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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