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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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