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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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