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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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