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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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