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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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