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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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