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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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