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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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