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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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