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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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