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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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