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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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