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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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