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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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