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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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