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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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