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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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