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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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