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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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