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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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