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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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