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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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