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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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