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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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