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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses 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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