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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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