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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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