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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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