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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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