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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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