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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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