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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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