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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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