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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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