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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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