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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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