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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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