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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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