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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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