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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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