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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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