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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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