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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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