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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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