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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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