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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)