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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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