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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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