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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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