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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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