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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major 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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