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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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