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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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