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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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