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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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