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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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