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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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