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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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