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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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