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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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