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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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