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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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