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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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