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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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