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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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