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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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