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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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