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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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