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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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