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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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