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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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