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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different 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 get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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