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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating 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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