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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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