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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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