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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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