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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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