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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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