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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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