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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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