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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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