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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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