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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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