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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies 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 manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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