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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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