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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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