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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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