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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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