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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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