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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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