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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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