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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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