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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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