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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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