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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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