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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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