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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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