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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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