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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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