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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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