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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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