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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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