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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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