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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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