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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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