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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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