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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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