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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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