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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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