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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers 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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