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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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