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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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