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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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