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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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