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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally 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 issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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