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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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