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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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