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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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