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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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