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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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