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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies 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 stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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