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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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