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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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