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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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