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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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