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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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