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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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