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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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