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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about 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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