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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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