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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines 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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