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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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