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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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