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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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