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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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