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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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