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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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