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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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