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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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