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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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