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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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