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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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