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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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