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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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