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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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