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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores 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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