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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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