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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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