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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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