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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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