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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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