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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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