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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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