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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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