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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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