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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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