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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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