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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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