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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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