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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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