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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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