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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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