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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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