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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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