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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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