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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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