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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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