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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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