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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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