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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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