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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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