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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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