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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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