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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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