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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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