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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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