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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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