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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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