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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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