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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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