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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates 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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