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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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