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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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