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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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