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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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