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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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