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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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