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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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