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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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