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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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