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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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