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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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