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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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