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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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