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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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