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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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