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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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