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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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