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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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