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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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