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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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