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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student 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 online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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