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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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