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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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