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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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