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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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