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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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