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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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