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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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