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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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