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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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