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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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