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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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