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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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