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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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