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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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