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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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