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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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