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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models 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 institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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