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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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