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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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