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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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