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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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