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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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