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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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