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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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