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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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