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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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