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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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