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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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