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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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