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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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