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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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