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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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