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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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