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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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