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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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