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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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