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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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