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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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