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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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