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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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