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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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