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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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