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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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