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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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