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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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