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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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