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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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