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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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