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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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