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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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