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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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