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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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