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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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