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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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