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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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