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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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