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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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