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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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