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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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