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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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