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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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