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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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