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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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