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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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