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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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