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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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