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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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