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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important 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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