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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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