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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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