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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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