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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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