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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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