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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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