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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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