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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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