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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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