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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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