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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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