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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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