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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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