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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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