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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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