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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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