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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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