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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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