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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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