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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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