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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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