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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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