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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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