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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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