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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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