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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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