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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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