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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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