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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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