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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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