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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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