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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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