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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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