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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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