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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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