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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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