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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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