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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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