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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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