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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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