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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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