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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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