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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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