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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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