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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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