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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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