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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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