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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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