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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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