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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners 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 several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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