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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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