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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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