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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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