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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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