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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important 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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