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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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