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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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