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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What 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 we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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