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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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