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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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