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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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