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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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