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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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