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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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