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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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