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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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