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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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