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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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