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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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