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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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